Freeman Technology manufactures a precision laboratory instrument which is utilised by a wide range of industries around the world for measuring the flow properties of powders.

The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician role are to efficiently perform all tasks relating to our powder testing laboratory as well as provide a contribution to customer support in the form of testing, data interpretation and powder processing issues.

Responsibilities also include supporting sales staff and customer support teams.

Reporting Line

The role reports to the Operations Director and functions in parallel with Applications Specialists who provide pre- and post- sales support to users and prospects.

Responsibilities include:

Management and evaluation of powder samples received from potential customers

Testing of prospects’ materials

Liaising with prospects as necessary

Analysing data in relation to the feedback information

Writing detailed reports for the prospect and for Company reference

Using the Company database to manage the laboratory schedule

Efficient management and handling of prospects’ materials including management and disposal of hazardous materials

Method Development

Test and analysis methods constantly evolve so a major responsibility of this role is to continue that development using a structured scientific approach

Research & Development

Explore opportunities to:

Increase our understanding of powder behaviour by proposing and undertaking relevant research projects

Generate research which will add to the Company’s reference library

Contribute to articles for trade and academic journals

Understanding Powder Processing

Our business is helping to resolve powder handling and processing problems by providing the means to evaluate powder flow properties

This requires us to understand the processes employed used by our customers so a further responsibility is take opportunities to learn from users, prospects and colleagues and apply that knowledge to data interpretation and report writing

Technical Papers, Conferences and Exhibitions

Responsibilities will include writing and managing abstracts and papers based on our own research for publication in relevant journals and presentation at suitable events

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join a dedicated team as part of a successful, growing company.